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== Overview ==
 
 
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<p>The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the LT-50.</p>
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<p>The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the [[LT-50]].</p>
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<p>This product is used with the [[LT-50]] "Layout Throttle." This panel can be used to create a DCC track output when used with an [[LT-50]] using the specified jack. A single additional wired LCC throttle can be connected to the front of the panel, and this panel can be connected into a larger LCC network using the jacks on the back. </p>
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<p>The LT Panel can also be used as a power injection point for an LCC network (400mA per port) when used with an appropriate power supply (not included, except with the [[LT-50]]) and the barrel jack on the back.</p>
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===Included In Package===
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*LT Panel board x1
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*LT Panel fascia cover plate x1
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*Fascia mounting screws x4
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*Fascia cover plate screws x2
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*Option Jumpers x3
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===Physical Overview===
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The LT Panel has a few notable physical features:
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#Green 2-pin Track Output connector with detachable screw terminal connector
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#2.5mm x 5.5mm barrel jack for Power In
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#Configuration Jumpers (see details below)
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#Single "LT" RJ-45 jack(for LT-50 only)
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#Three "LCC" RJ-45 jacks (1x Front: For T-50; 2x Rear for LCC Bus)
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#Bi-color LED for "Track On"
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[[File:LT Panel (2).png|frameless|600x600px]]
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===Configuration Jumpers===
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Refer to the table below for information on the configuration jumpers available on the LT Panel:
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Jumper Position
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!Description
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|-
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|TERM (1)
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|Insert this jumper to add termination to the LCC-CAN bus. An LCC-CAN bus should have exactly two terminators, with one at each end of the bus.
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This jumper can (optionally) provide for one of the required terminators.
  
<p>This product is an expansion panel for an LCC network, such as those created and used by the CS-105 and LT-50. Use this product to expand the number of wired throttles such as the T-50 you can connect to the TCS command station, or to provide an access point and/or power for other LCC devices distributed around your layout.</p>
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''Note: In practicality, a very short (less than 10ft or 3m) LCC-CAN bus can still work reliably with one terminator.''
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|N/A (2)
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|''Not Used''
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|DCC/F (3&nbsp;&&nbsp;4)
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|The LT Panel is designed to be use with a "Layout Throttle", such as an LT-50 plugged into the front facing port with the "LT" logo. [[File:DCC-F Simplified Diagram.png|thumb|300x300px|Simplified diagram showing the electrical connection for DCC/F jumpers.]]Insert these two jumpers to pass the low power DCC signals from the Layout Throttle through to the other three LCC jacks (pins 4 & 5 of the LCC-CAN standard). Remove these jumpers to disconnect the low power DCC signals provided by the Layout Throttle.
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''Note: The Layout Throttle uses the [https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/s-9.1.2_power_station_interface.pdf NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface]''
  
<p>The LT Panel also includes a jack you can use to connect a Power Supply to power the LCC bus.</p>
 
  
=== Included In Package ===
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DCC/F is a low-power mirror of the track output from the command station (in this case, the [[LT-50]]).
  
* LT Panel board x1
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This circuit is only intended to be used to provide the signal '''from''' the LT-50 '''to''' other devices on the LCC-CAN bus. This circuit is '''not''' intended to supply signals to LCC boosters such as the B-106. This circuit '''must be disabled/open''' if another LCC device is driving the LCC-CAN pins 4 & 5 as allowed by the standard. The '''LT''' Panel is not designed to be used along with another LCC/DCC command station, such as the CS-105. In this case, an '''LCC''' Panel should be used instead.
* LT Panel fascia cover plate x1
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* Fascia mounting screws x4
 
* Fascia cover plate screws x2
 

Latest revision as of 22:31, 28 December 2022

LT Panel
LT Panel.png
Device Information
ManufacturerTrain Control Systems
TypeFascia Panel
SKU1599
Release Date08-09-2022
Retail Price$29.95
PSUDC 15V/36W
(Not Incl.)

The LT Panel is the same fascia panel assembly which comes included with the LT-50.

This product is used with the LT-50 "Layout Throttle." This panel can be used to create a DCC track output when used with an LT-50 using the specified jack. A single additional wired LCC throttle can be connected to the front of the panel, and this panel can be connected into a larger LCC network using the jacks on the back.

The LT Panel can also be used as a power injection point for an LCC network (400mA per port) when used with an appropriate power supply (not included, except with the LT-50) and the barrel jack on the back.

Included In Package

  • LT Panel board x1
  • LT Panel fascia cover plate x1
  • Fascia mounting screws x4
  • Fascia cover plate screws x2
  • Option Jumpers x3

Physical Overview

The LT Panel has a few notable physical features:

  1. Green 2-pin Track Output connector with detachable screw terminal connector
  2. 2.5mm x 5.5mm barrel jack for Power In
  3. Configuration Jumpers (see details below)
  4. Single "LT" RJ-45 jack(for LT-50 only)
  5. Three "LCC" RJ-45 jacks (1x Front: For T-50; 2x Rear for LCC Bus)
  6. Bi-color LED for "Track On"

LT Panel (2).png

Configuration Jumpers

Refer to the table below for information on the configuration jumpers available on the LT Panel:

Jumper Position Description
TERM (1) Insert this jumper to add termination to the LCC-CAN bus. An LCC-CAN bus should have exactly two terminators, with one at each end of the bus.

This jumper can (optionally) provide for one of the required terminators.

Note: In practicality, a very short (less than 10ft or 3m) LCC-CAN bus can still work reliably with one terminator.

N/A (2) Not Used
DCC/F (3 & 4) The LT Panel is designed to be use with a "Layout Throttle", such as an LT-50 plugged into the front facing port with the "LT" logo.
Simplified diagram showing the electrical connection for DCC/F jumpers.
Insert these two jumpers to pass the low power DCC signals from the Layout Throttle through to the other three LCC jacks (pins 4 & 5 of the LCC-CAN standard). Remove these jumpers to disconnect the low power DCC signals provided by the Layout Throttle.

Note: The Layout Throttle uses the NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface


DCC/F is a low-power mirror of the track output from the command station (in this case, the LT-50).

This circuit is only intended to be used to provide the signal from the LT-50 to other devices on the LCC-CAN bus. This circuit is not intended to supply signals to LCC boosters such as the B-106. This circuit must be disabled/open if another LCC device is driving the LCC-CAN pins 4 & 5 as allowed by the standard. The LT Panel is not designed to be used along with another LCC/DCC command station, such as the CS-105. In this case, an LCC Panel should be used instead.